Minor
All states define an "age of majority", usually 18. Persons younger than this age are considered minors, and must be under the care of a parent or guardian unless they are emancipated. Minors are treated differently from adults for many legal purposes including privacy of official records, punishment in criminal matters, or the ownership or transfer of property.
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Definition from Nolo’s Plain-English Law Dictionary
Someone under legal age, which is generally 18, except for certain purposes such as drinking alcoholic beverages.
Definition provided by Nolo’s Plain-English Law Dictionary.
August 19, 2010, 5:19 pm
